For the first time since 2019, West’s musical theater program will be putting on a show in the auditorium! The show is Kiss Me, Kate, the hit golden age musical complete with warring exes, witty gangsters, and plenty of Shakespearean drama. The show opens on March 31 and runs until April 3, so clear...

Calling all book lovers!  If you are looking for somewhere to find thrifted books at a fair price, Baldwin's Book Barn is the place for you. Baldwin’s Book Barn is a place for people of all ages. From young kids browsing the fiction section to adults browsing historical books, the barn has so much...

Our school is getting a glow-up! Since welcoming back the student body for the start of the 21-22 school year, West has seen some changes to its hallways. One of the changes you might have noticed is the new mural outside the library in the downstairs square. The mural, created by senior Holly DiLeo,...

It’s official! The 2020-2021 Mr. West pageant will be held on Wednesday, May 26, in the auditorium at Downingtown West High School. This is an annual event here at West run by Student Council. The senior boys involved try to raise money for a charity of their choice while vying for the title of...

As we come up on the end of the 2020-2021 school year, emotions are running high for members of our senior class. Most people know that this year was anything but average for all students, but it was especially unusual for the seniors. The different tone was set from the first day.  Usually, the...